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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo 2

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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China: Swirling Mist Forms Eye-Like Wind Vortex on Anqing Mountain Road

On August 23, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a hiker captured a wind vortex swirling amid thick mist along a mountain road. The mist made the airflow clearly visible, creating what appeared to be a spinning eye in the middle of the road. Some commenters linked the phenomenon to the Venturi effect. They said air could accelerate through a narrow section before flowing into slower surrounding air.

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China: Enormous Waterspout Reaches Into Dark Clouds Over Hohhot

An enormous funnel cloud appeared to connect the ground with the sky above Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, on August 20, 2026, as a massive rotating column rose into dark storm clouds. Video shows the towering vortex twisting beneath the cloud base, creating the striking impression of a link between earth and sky.

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China: Typhoon Floodwaters Form Swirling Vortex in Taizhou

Torrential rain from a typhoon flooded a paved area in Taizhou, Zhejiang, on August 9, 2026, creating a swirling vortex of water on the ground.

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China: Children Nearly Hit by Sudden Water Tornado in Henan

On March 22, 2026, in Xinyang, Henan, China, a sudden water tornado formed on a calm pond and rushed toward a group of children playing nearby — then vanished within seconds. The children were unharmed.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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US: Rare Ice Covers Great South Bay in Long Island Following Severe Cold Snap

New Yorkers faced dangerous subzero wind chills and heavy snow on Monday, February 9, which transformed the rarely frozen Great South Bay between Long Island and Fire Island into a vast icy landscape.

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Japan: Anna and Elsa Bring ‘Frozen’ Magic to Tokyo Disneyland Amid Snowfall

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan on Sunday, February 8. At Tokyo Disneyland in Chiba Prefecture, Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" delighted guests by appearing amid snowfall, effectively turning the park into a real-life "Frozen Kingdom."

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

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China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

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US: Volcanic Dust Devil Forms as Lava Fountains Erupt at Hawaii’s Kilauea

A volcanic dust devil formed near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Wednesday, July 9, as lava fountains shot up to 1,200 feet into the air.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast 2

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Bradenton in Manatee County.

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US: Double Waterspout Spotted Off Florida’s Coast

Double waterspouts were seen off the coast of Florida in Bradenton and other Tampa Bay waters on Sunday afternoon, June 22. This video was taken from Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Sarasota.

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China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

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Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 10, 2025 - Two manned aircraft (the "Tianmu Mountain 11" Vortex F1 intelligent ultra-light single-person low-altitude aircraft and the "Tianmu Mountain 12" range-extended tilt-wing eVTOL manned aircraft) were released at the Tianmushan Laboratory's Conference on the Integrated Development of Low-altitude economy, Education, Science and Technology, and Talent in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on May 10, 2025.

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

logo Mugello Circuit GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

logo Mugello Circuit GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon with the Mugello mountains in the background during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon and GTX 111 111 Racing AUS IRC GT Darren Currie Grant Donaldson during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GT4 421 Venture GBR Mercedes-AMG GT4 Neville Jones Christopher Jones Matthew George Matthew Higgins and GTX 702 Vortex V8 FRA Arnaud Gomez Olivier Gomez during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

GTX 701 Vortex V8 FRA Lionel Amrouche Philippe Bonnel Cyril Calmon during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

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US: Bitter Cold And Freezing Temperatures Hit Western New York

Cold weather hit New York on Monday, February 24, causing water pipes to freeze and icicles to form in Rochester and the surrounding areas.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 3

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 2

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Blankets Northeast As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Rochester, New York.

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US: Oswego County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Lake-Effect Snow Whiteout 2

Oswego County issued a state of emergency on February 18 after whiteout conditions from a lake-effect storm continued for the third consecutive day.

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US: Oswego County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Lake-Effect Snow Whiteout

Oswego County issued a state of emergency on February 18 after whiteout conditions from a lake-effect storm continued for the third consecutive day.

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Canada: Powerful Winter Storm Slams Nova Scotia With Heavy Snow And Strong Winds

A powerful winter storm swept through Nova Scotia on Tuesday, February 18, dumping heavy snow and bringing strong winds.　Environment Canada issued wind warnings for much of the province.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Intense Lake-Effect Snow To Upstate New York

A winter storm dumped intense lake-effect snow in Upstate New York on Monday, February 17. The National Weather Service issued a lake-effect snow warning, with several feet of snow expected in communities along the Lake Ontario shoreline.

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Canada: Heavy Snowfall Causes Travel Disruptions In Southern Ontario

Heavy snowfall impacted road conditions, transit, and air travel in Southern Ontario on Sunday, February 16. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for the area and warned that blowing snow could reduce visibility.